Getting Around

Whether you prefer public transport, driving, cycling, or walking, it’s easy to get around Canberra. You’ll love the range of experiences on offer and they’re all closer than you think.

Games Transport

Download the Games transport schedule HERE.

The Games transport option can be selected when registering at a cost of $55 per person, covering transport costs for the entire period of the Games, including airport transfers.

Transport is provided to and from all sports and social event venues.

The pick-up and drop off points for transport are at these designated Games Hotels:

  • Carotel Motel
  • Alivio Tourist Park
  • Mantra on Northbourne
  • The Pavilion on Northbourne
  • Abode Hotel

Games transport includes airport transfers on the following days:

  • Arrivals on Monday 30 September and Tuesday 1 October – from Canberra Airport to the designated Games Hotel pick-up/drop off points.
  • Departures on Sunday 6 October and Monday 7 October – from the designated Games Hotels pick-up/drop off points to Canberra Airport.

Registrants who have selected the Games transport option on their registration, will be asked soon after close of Registration to provide details of their transport requirements including flight and departure details.

Parking

For more information on parking options around Canberra, CLICK HERE

Airport Transfers

Transport Canberra provides daily services to and from Canberra Airport. Rapid Bus 3 runs on a half-hourly schedule on weekdays and on the hour on weekends. The route takes passengers between the Canberra Airport terminal through to the city interchange, Belconnen interchange, Cohen St interchange to Spence Terminus.

Taxis

To catch a taxi in Canberra, use a taxi rank where the clearly marked cars are parked and ready for dispatch. You can also phone ahead or book online.

Canberra taxi companies include:

  • ACT Cabs: Phone 02 6280 0077 or book online.
  • Canberra Elite: Phone 6126 1600 or SMS your name, pickup address and time to be collected to 0481 072 700. Book, track and prepay online.
  • Silver Service: Phone 13 31 00 or book online. This premium service features luxury sedans and seven seater vans, accredited silver standards, and guaranteed delivery times with travel bookings. 
  • Wheelchair accessible taxis must be booked ahead. Phone 13WATS (139 287), email bookings@13wats.com.au or book online.
  • Canberra taxis and cabs accept payment by credit cards, Cabcharge vouchers, cash and electronic funds transfer.

Public Transport

Canberra has an extensive public transport network including public buses
and a light rail system. A fare free travel period on buses and light rail will take place from Friday 20 September 2024 until the end of the Games. To find out more visit, www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around.